has and always will be
one of my biggest inspirations
from a young age she's taught me to remain
focused on my passions and curiosities, while
staying beautifully humble.
never in my life have i had the honor of meeting anyone so familiar.
she is such a big part of my being.
i will continue to make her proud.

she warmed any room with laughter and brutally honest jokes
i will carry her in my heart with me wherever i go forever.
the emotions to process this loss has yet to find me.
i will never forget how she allowed herself to stay silly
kind through it all. to enjoy the time
we're granted while we have it.
she is a driving force reminding me to BE ME for ME

to live in my truth and embrace the hardships
that ask us to move forward in our journeys.
unbelievably grateful for all she's brought into this world,
the life she's shared with us.

through all that she's faced, she always found the silver linings.
what's the fun in taking everything so seriously
there is none.

swimming, painting, drinking, living life on her own terms